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having a portable bench made for P.dog hunting. What length legs should I have cut?
1. 5 gallon swivel bucket or
2, Drum stool
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I just made one using the leg brackets from Lonny. He recommended legs cut to 32”. That works great for me sitting on a 5 gallon bucket.
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I just made one using the leg brackets from Lonny. He recommended legs cut to 32”. That works great for me sitting on a 5 gallon bucket. Thank you sir
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I made this one at about 34.5" tall. A mechanics adjustable rolling stool works great and has a better cushion than a 5 gallon bucket.. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/gsehqgr.jpg)
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Also used Lonny brackets and the suggested 32”… I use a metal folding chair with a cushion/towel and it’s the right height for me
She never made it past the bedroom door, what was she aiming for...?
She's gone shootin..
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I have a drum throne, works fantastic, up hill, down hill, flat ground.
MOLON LABE
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1.25" diameter legs cut to 31" & threaded on both ends...caps on bottom 20 Vartarg on table ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/eXYlfiX.jpg)
T R U M P W O N !
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Buzzaw: Both of my "swivel" type (which I highly recommend!) Colony Varmint commercial shooting benches have built in/on seats and the distance from the seat to the bench top is a pleasing 19" and 20" respectively.
My homemade non-swiveling Colony Varmint shooting bench has pre-made (commercially available at hardware stores) iron pipe legs that are 31" long including iron end caps.
I carry along a modest weight but very sturdy folding chair to sit on for use with my very sturdy but non-swiveling home made shooting bench.
If I might interject a suggestion here - that would be to go with either a commercial or a home made ( I have both!) swiveling/rotating shooting bench with built in seat.
These are so much more useful and efficient afield.
I love my fixed leg shooting bench that I made "extra-sturdy" about 35 years ago, and used exclusively for 25 years. But my homemade and my commercial swiveling/rotating shooting benches add much fun and less effort afield.
Best of luck to you in your project.
Hold into the wind
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